PLAN YOUR TRIP
PACKING

200+ Essential Italy Travel Tips for Your First (or 10th!) Visit
Are you daydreaming about a vacation in Italy? Maybe you’ve booked your flights but have…

Electricity in Italy – Basics for Travelers (including which adapter to bring)
Good To Know: This guide focuses on travelers visiting from the United States and Canada. …

Italy Packing List for Kids – What to Bring & What to Leave at Home!
Buongiorno! Are you getting ready for your Italy trip but feeling overwhelmed about packing for…
WHERE TO GO

Saturnia Hot Springs – Your Complete Guide to Tuscany’s Most Spectacular Hot Springs
You’ve likely seen or heard about Tuscany’s most famous hot springs – the Saturnia hot…

Italy in September – Your Complete Guide from Someone Who Lives Here
September is a popular month to explore Italy for many people – Italians, Europeans, and…

Bagni San Filippo – A Quick Guide to Tuscany’s Hidden Hot Springs
You’ve heard of the the Saturnia hot springs (aka Cascate del Mulino), Tuscany’s photo-friendly hot…
WHEN TO GO

Italy in August – Your Complete Guide from Someone Who Lives Here
You’ve probably been warned not to visit Italy in August. It’s hot, the beaches and…

Italy in July – Your Complete Guide from Someone Who Lives Here
Yes, Italy is busy in July – and it should be. Italian beach towns are…

Taormina in Winter – Why You Should Visit in the Off-Season
Visiting Taormina in winter – why visit the Sicilian resort town in the winter, the…
ACCOMMODATION

Where to Stay in Taormina – Areas, Recommendations, Map & Tips
Things to think about when deciding where to stay in Taormina; which neighborhood is best…

Where to Stay in Florence in 2023 – A Local’s Guide to the Best Neighborhoods and Hotels
Where should we stay in Florence? This is the question I’m asked most when friends…

200+ Essential Italy Travel Tips for Your First (or 10th!) Visit
Are you daydreaming about a vacation in Italy? Maybe you’ve booked your flights but have…
DINING

200+ Essential Italy Travel Tips for Your First (or 10th!) Visit
Are you daydreaming about a vacation in Italy? Maybe you’ve booked your flights but have…

Italian Digestif – Your Guide to Italy’s After Dinner Drinks
What is an Italian Digestif? Fancy a little after-dinner drink? In Italy, that’s a digestivo…

Aperitivo – All You Need to Know About Italian Aperitif
Aperitivo – what it is, how to order it, typical aperitivo drinks, and more This…
TRANSPORTATION

Is there Uber in Italy? Not Like You Know It!
I’m often asked if we have Uber in Italy. After all, wouldn’t it be convenient…

Train Travel in Italy – Tips & Advice Straight from Italy
Train travel in Italy – all of your questions answered. Decide if you should use…

Renting a Car in Palermo – Tips & Advice from a Frequent Renter
Are you plotting out your Sicily road trip and trying to decide where to rent…